Victory Through Faith In Jesus

GREENVILLE
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
Victory Through Faith In Jesus
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Greenville New Testament Church
April/May 2012 Newsletter

From the Pastor's desk:
Deceived and Being Deceived
These are the days of rampant deception. From the highest places in government to the lowest among us; corruption, dishonesty, and lies are prevailing. Many agree that America is close to the point of no return. Everywhere one looks there is blatant sin, and a disdain for any thing that even mentions God or living righteously in this present age.
I watch in astonishment as the homosexuals push for acceptance among churches to further their agenda, convincing many that they to are indeed Christians. But make no mistake about it, although they may believe in God they are in no way, shape, or form Christians while they yet live in sin. Gods Word is clear, in Romans 1:21-28 that in no uncertain terms that their (speaking of those who practice homosexuality) latter end will be total destruction and eternal separation from Christ because they have rejecting God and His Word choosing rather to serve themselves in order to propagate and justify their wickedness.
And to add injury to insult the modern fun loving, haughty carnal believers who call themselves Christian, are equally deceived. Though they proclaim themselves to be Christ's; for they themselves have rejected the truth of the gospel, the power of His Spirit, and have refused to submit to the authority  and doctrine that Christ Himself committed unto the early believers. Mark 16:14-20 declares that all those who believe would demonstrate the truth of the Gospel of Christ Jesus with signs following their profession. This is the Gospel. And when Saul was converted supernaturally on the road to Damascus, he at once began to preach and teach what Christ had given the early disciples, and with great evidence. We serve a living God, not a dead one, and as such He confirms His Word and power through the life of the believer.
We witness many who would called Christians leave the truth and flood into these false churches; flocking to these false teachers and doctrines without even a tinge of fear, though some know the scriptures.  2 Timothy 3:5 states, "Having a
form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." We can not afford to believe that just because a preacher may talk about Jesus that that's good enough. Be not deceived, think not that God will not hold those accountable for teaching, and preaching that God no longer does anything but sanction a love gospel void of repentance with community togetherness as it's only function.
This deceitful love gospel is soul damming. Where individuals come into the church full of sin, hatred, and authority are told that all one has to do is love; told they are loved and leave the church week after week exactly as they came in. A Gospel void of turning unto Christ in repentance, and His Spirit. These preachers such as Joel Osteen will not confront the sinner about their sin for fear of offending the sinner out of the congregation, so all in the name of love the deceived sinner is lost, without ever knowing he had been deceived.
God's Word plainly teaches that many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh; these are deceivers, and are of the antichrist. (2 John 7) Please note the word "is" not has. This means, as the Apostle Paul rightly put it; Christ in you the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27) Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, to-day and forever.
So, beloved, the answer to know is: Are you deceived? Do you search the scriptures daily? And are you really abiding in the doctrine of Christ? Or are you deceived? As one who just attends church while still living in your sin? If you are, run to Christ Jesus, confess your sins, and turn from them now. For now is the time of salvation, and time is very short. Save yourself from this deceived generation and receive the power of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38-39) This promise is for you, now.

"Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."  ~1 Timothy 4:16